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OF FAVORITES
August 14, 2014
August 22, 2014
September 13, 2014
September 26, 2014
5th Annual Top 10 Talent Show
KISS IT
September 23, 2014
Liberty Gospel Quartet
September 28, 2014
October 3, 2014
October 4, 2014
October 10, 2014
October 20, 2014
Mason Jennings
Curious George
Camelot
October 26, 2014
October 29, 2014
November 1, 2014
November 11, 2014
Stuart Pimsler Dance & Theater
November 8, 2014
Concordia Orchestra
Hotel California: A Salute to the Eagles
The Accidental Hero
November 21, 2014
November 26, 2014
December 5, 2014
December 12, 13, 14, 2014
Andreas Klein
Run Boy Run
November 13, 2014
Steerage Song
Great Northern Union
Sweet Dreams & Honky Tonks
A Christmas Carol
Living Roots of Music
John Berry
David Gonzalez’s The Frog Bride
Reif Dance: The Nutcracker
December 19, 2014
January 1, 2015
Rock & Roll Xmas Spectacular
Michel Lauziére
January 24, 2015
January 30, 2015
Yesterday
Super Scientific Circus
March 6 & 7, 2015
March 8, 2015
Reif Dance Company Show
Kingston Trio
March 22, 2015
March 31, 2015
Zodiac Trio
The Master Builder
January 10, 2015
Collin Raye
February 6, 2015
Kathy Mattea
March 13, 2015
The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley
April 24, 2015
The Adventures of Robin Hood
January 13, 2015
January 16, 2015
April Verch
Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story
February 25, 2015
February 27, 2015
March 14, 2015
March 21, 2015
May 8, 2015
June 5, 6, 7, 2015
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Simply Diamond
Guy Noir: The Ballet
Click, Clack, Moo
Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver
Reif Dance Spring Show
Enjoy our Encore of Favorites!
Hopefully you have by now heard the news (or at least rumblings) that the Reif Center is looking forward
to a grand renovation and expansion in the upcoming years. We’ve currently raised nearly 90 percent of the
necessary funds to complete an $8.4 million transformation. With that, many things will change: technical
and ADA upgrades to the existing theater; a secondary venue for more intimate performances; the addition
of a more open and welcoming lobby and ticket office; and, perhaps most importantly, expanded restroom
facilities. What will never change, is our commitment to presenting quality national and international
touring performances to the region.
Because of our renovation plans, the 2014-2015 Season at the Reif will be a little shorter. We plan to break
ground April 2015, so our finale performance will be on March 31 (The Master Builder — it’s sort of an inside
joke). In spite of the short Season, we’ve booked a full-season’s worth of amazing entertainment.
As this Season came together, we realized what a salute it was to many of the wonderful performances that
have been across our stage in the last 33 years. That is the meaning behind our theme, Encore of Favorites!
You will recognize familiar faces, including Kathy Mattea; the Rock & Roll Xmas Spectacular; A Christmas
Carol; the Commonweal Theatre; and the South African a cappella ensemble, Ladysmith Black Mambazo.
Many are new renditions of old favorites, like Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story, which is sure to excite our
Winter Dance Party fans.
There are also some new gems in the line-up like the American folk musicians, Run Boy Run, worldrenowned pianist Andreas Klein and one of Minnesota’s most famous contemporary musicians, Mason
Jennings.
So, take a moment and treat yourself to an in-depth perusal of this brochure. Get excited about returning
favorites and embrace some new possibilities. I invite you to watch the season DVD, which will provide a
sampling of our upcoming performances. If you need a DVD (or if you want us to share one with someone
else) please contact the Reif box office (218) 327-5780. We are happy to oblige.
We hope you enjoy our Encore of Favorites.
Sincerely,
Reif Center President
p.s. Tickets go on sale Monday, August 4. As always, there are nice discounts for patrons who purchase
multiple performances.
Liberty Gospel Quartet
Liberty Gospel Quartet
Thursday
August 14, 2014 • 7:30p
A free-will offering will be taken at the
door to benefit the Reif renovation.
5th Annual Top Ten Talent Search
Friday
August 22, 2014 • 7:30p
Tickets: $15
Whether or not you are a fan of Southern Gospel music, the sweet harmonies and emotion of the Liberty Quartet are sure to
win you over to the genre. Based in Boise, Idaho, this troupe of male voices is rich in sound and spirit. Liberty Quartet currently
averages about 150 performances a year — from churches and nursing homes to large conventions and festivals. They have
shared the stage with popular groups such as Gaither Vocal Band, Legacy Five, Greater Vision, the Booth Brothers, the Hoppers,
the Isaacs, the Collingsworth Family, and many others. Their music bridges all generations, bringing enjoyment to traditional
and contemporary audiences. All proceeds from this concert will benefit the Reif Renovation Fundraising Campaign thanks to
the generous underwriting support by Dave and Marlyce Cutsforth.
The Reif Center has long been a stage for nationally and internationally touring performers. But August 22, in celebration of
Myles Reif’s birthday, we open our stage to support talent that lives in our own community. It’s our 5th Annual Top Ten Talent
Search! Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place – and the audience will help select the winner.
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KISS IT
Living Roots of Music
PARTEY
IN TH
PARK
David Gonzalez’s The Frog Bride
Andreas Klein
KISS IT
Saturday
September 13, 2014• 7:30p
Tickets: Ad $27, Sen $25, Stu $14
Living Roots of Music
Tuesday
September 23, 2014 • 7:30p
Tickets: $15
David Gonzalez’s The Frog Bride
Friday
September 26, 2014 • 7:00p
Tickets: Ad $18, Sen $16, Stu $9
free student with each paid adult or senior
Andreas Klein
Sunday
September 28, 2014 • 2:00p
Tickets: Ad $20, Sen $18, Stu $10
The New York City-based KISS IT is not just your run-of-the-mill tribute band. They work tirelessly to bring the magic of KISS
to every show. This band has pure rock power every time they hit the stage. Its members have worked with KISS on various
projects and promotions, and The Demon of KISS IT, Carlos Espada, has worked closely with both Gene Simmons and Paul
Stanley. If you are looking for the true KISS experience, look no further. You wanted the best, you got the best!
Don’t miss the Party in the Park from 6-7:00p at the Reif Center.
Free to event ticket holders. Dinner is on us!
Red Wing based musician, Lauren Pelon, traces the story of music from around the world. Featuring original compositions
and arrangements of music from ancient Greece, medieval Europe, contemporary Africa, Middle East and more, as well as
25 unique instruments, this concert is a surprising showcase of Pelon’s versatility as a musician. Audiences from around the
world have praised her relaxed and warm presentation style. Pelon was a 2001 Artist of the Year award recipient from the
Southeastern Minnesota Art Council. She has performed on Garrison Keillor’s A Prairie Home Companion, and at the Russian
Institute for the History of the Arts in St. Petersburg, Russia.
This activity is made
possible by the voters
of minnesota through a
grant from the Minnesota
State Arts Board, thanks to
a legislative appropriation
from the Arts and Cultural
Heritage Fund.
When the King sends his three sons to find their brides, two return with fair ladies. The last returns with... A FROG?! In this hip
adaptation of a classic Russian tale, storyteller, musician, poet and one-of-a-kind artist, David Gonzalez, plays every role. Two
outstanding musicians weave one of Prokofiev’s classics with an original jazz-funk score, and a stunning backdrop of live video
projection and moving images by painter Wassily Kandinsky add additional drama. Filled with comic sparkle, The Frog Bride
with David Gonzalez is a “ribbiting” coming-of-age story.
Recommended for all ages
Produced by RainArt Productions, New York, NY
German-born pianist Andreas Klein has distinguished himself as a dynamic and compelling performer with a command of a
wide range of tonal colors and imaginative interpretations. The New York Times declared him “A fascinating artist with all the
indispensable qualities: temperament, taste, touch, tone, the four Ts of pianism,” and “A pianist who makes silences sound like
music.” Klein’s career as orchestra soloist and recitalist has taken him to the world’s most prestigious venues and gained him
critical acclaim in major cities from Berlin to Damascus.
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Great Northern Union
Mason Jennings
Brulé in American Indian Rock Opera
The Official Blues Brothers Revue
Great Northern Union
Friday
October 3, 2014 • 7:30p
Tickets: Ad $20, Stu $10
Mason Jennings
Saturday
October 4, 2014 • 7:30p
Tickets: Ad $20, Sen $18, Stu $10
Curious George
Friday
October 10, 2014 • 7:00p
Tickets: Ad $18, Sen $16, Stu $9
free student with each paid adult or senior
High impact harmony — that’s what Great Northern Union (GNU), an auditioned men’s a cappella chorus based in the
Minnesota Metro, brings to every performance. Founded in 1985, GNU has grown in mission, size and quality, currently
boasting a membership of over 90 singers. Their pedigree of excellence and tight four-part harmonies earned them a silver
medal at the Barbershop Harmony Society’s International Chorus Competition, taking second by a margin of only .2 percent.
Performing a range of music their concerts are full of energy and technically near-flawless. Joining them on stage for a few
numbers will be the Grand Rapids Area Male Chorus and the Itasca Community Chorus.
This activity is made
possible by the voters
of minnesota through a
grant from the Minnesota
State Arts Board, thanks to
a legislative appropriation
from the Arts and Cultural
Heritage Fund.
Well-known for his simple yet catchy melodies, intimate lyrics, and distinctive voice, Mason Jennings could easily be described
as one of the most popular artists on the contemporary music scene in Minnesota. Having just released his 12th album, Always
Been, Jennings is more in touch with his ambitions than ever, “I started making music because music saved my life when I was
little—it was something I could go to and always have a feeling of connection,” he says. “Above all else, I want to make sure I
always remember that trying to give other people that sort of feeling is the major purpose behind what I’m doing.”
Star of books, movies and an award-wining PBS show, the inquisitive and lovable monkey, Curious George, brings us another
fun-filled adventure! All–You-Can-Eat Meatball Day comes just once a year and George’s friend, Chef Pisghetti, usually serves
a big crowd. But Phinneas T. Lightspeed and his speedy Meatballs O’Matic machine has foiled his feast! A despairing Chef
Pisghetti vows to cook no more. Eager to help his friend, George swings into action, ready to take the matter all the way to the
world-famous Golden Meatball Contest in Rome, Italy!
Recommended for Grades K-3
Produced by Theatreworks USA, New York, NY
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Camelot
Run Boy Run
Concordia Orchestra
Stuart Pimsler Dance & Theater
Camelot
Monday
October 20, 2013 • 7:30p
Tickets: Ad $34, Sen $31, Stu $17
Run Boy Run
Sunday
October 26, 2013 • 7:30p
Tickets: $20
Concordia Orchestra
Wednesday
October 29, 2014 • 7:30p
Tickets: $1
A free-will offering will be taken at the door to
benefit the Concordia Orchestra.
Stuart Pimsler Dance & Theater
Saturday
November 1, 2014 • 7:30p
Tickets: Ad $16 Sen $14, Stu $8
Experience the chivalry, majesty and brotherhood of Camelot as Lerner and Loewe envisioned it in one of theater’s most
legendary musicals. This four-time Tony Award® winning show depicts the legend of King Arthur who rules his kingdom with
new ideals and brings peace to a troubled land. But when the beautiful Queen Guinevere and dashing Sir Lancelot, Arthur’s
most trusted knight, give in to their passion for one another, their dishonor threatens to destroy Camelot! Never has this story
of passion, pageantry and betrayal been more captivating. The celebrated score includes the classics If Ever I Would Leave You,
The Simple Joys of Maidenhood, and the title song, Camelot.
The unique sound of Run Boy Run is rooted in the traditional music of the Appalachian South. In recent years, bands like Nickel
Creek, Crooked Still, and others have revived a sense of innovation in traditional American music. Run Boy Run continues
this journey into music that is dynamic, orchestral, and overflowing with beauty. Run Boy Run exists in the tension between
tradition and frontier. Three strong female voices weave a spectacular tapestry of sound. Award-winning fiddle cuts a path for
a tightly formed rhythmic front. Every arrangement is – at it’s core – beautiful.
Founded in 1967 by J. Robert Hanson ‘51, the Concordia Orchestra is an auditioned ensemble composed of 75 student
musicians from Concordia College in Moorhead, MN. Currently under the direction of maestro Foster Beyers, the orchestra
prides itself on a long history of regional and international travel. In May of 2014, the ensemble toured to Israel and Palestine,
performing in Bethlehem, Ramallah, I’billin and Jerusalem. This concert will feature two faculty soloists: violin
instructor, Sonja Harasim and vocal instructor, Lucy Thrasher.
The work of Minnesota-based modern dance company, Stuart Pimsler Dance & Theater (SPDT), stands apart for its vast
emotional and intellectual range, and stunning visuals. Sometimes powerful, sometimes witty, this company’s unique vision
has been hailed as theater for the heart and mind. Presenting Walking, Singing, and Other Habits on the nature of distraction
and happenstance; an episodic series about sinuous moments and missed chances entitled Tales from the Book of Longing
and Joy, an autobiographical solo, which branded Pimsler “the Woody Allen of modern dance” by the New York Times. Among
their many honors, SPDT have twice been presented and commissioned by the Guthrie Theater, The Kennedy Center for the
Performing Arts and The American Dance Festival. Internationally, SPDT has performed in Canada, Europe, Israel, Taiwan,
Russia, Bermuda, China, and Mexico.
This activity is made
possible by the voters
of minnesota through a
grant from the Minnesota
State Arts Board, thanks to
a legislative appropriation
from the Arts and Cultural
Heritage Fund.
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Hotel California
Hotel California: A Salute to the Eagles
Saturday
November 8, 2014 • 7:30p
Tickets: $28
Drive a dark desert highway, feel cool wind in your hair and experience the Grammy-Award winning sounds that defined a
generation. Hotel California: A Salute to the Eagles faithfully reproduces the music of the Eagles, a sound which undeniably
transcends the boundaries of Rock, R&B, and Country and boasts a staying power few other bands can claim. Featuring favorite
Eagles mega-hits Take it Easy, Heartache Tonight, Tequila Sunrise, and more.
Lakewood Heights
Professional Building
Bonner Eye Clinic  Itasca Surgical Clinic
Lakewoods Surgery Center  Meridian Medical Clinic
Radtke Physical Therapy
The Accidental Hero
Tuesday
November 11, 2014 • 7:30p
Tickets: $20
Veterans Free
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Matt Konops, never shared the stories of his World War II experience with his family. After his death, however, they stumbled
upon journals that revealed his heroic acts as a soldier. His grandson created this one-man multi-media presentation based on
those writings. Performed on Veteran’s Day, The Accidental Hero is a timely celebration of our armed forces.
This activity is made
possible by the voters
of minnesota through a
grant from the Minnesota
State Arts Board, thanks to
a legislative appropriation
from the Arts and Cultural
Heritage Fund.
Steerage Song
Sweet Dreams & Honky Tonks
Steerage Song
Thursday
November 13, 2014 • 7:30p
Tickets: Ad $25, Sen $23, Stu $13
Ellis Island was the gateway to America — a land of opportunity for some, a land of exclusion for others. 5,000 immigrants a day
passed through this “Island of Hope, Island of Tears.” Packed into the steerage of steamships, they left their homelands with
few possessions but a wealth of hope, promise, and music. Steerage Song is a musical kaleidoscope of their journey to America.
Steerage Song premiered in concert form at the Fitzgerald Theater in 2011; creators Peter Rothstein (a Grand Rapids native) and
Dan Chouinard have continued to develop the docu-musical, blending the songs of 20 countries of Old Europe and the rhythms of
Tin Pan Alley into a moving, fully-staged, new musical.
This activity is made
Produced by Theatre Latte Da, Minneapolis, Minn.
Sweet Dreams & Honky Tonks
Friday
November 21, 2014 • 7:30p
Tickets: $24
possible by the voters
of minnesota through a
grant from the Minnesota
State Arts Board, thanks to
a legislative appropriation
from the Arts and Cultural
Heritage Fund.
It’s impossible to crown any one performer as country music’s biggest star, but Hank Williams, Loretta Lynn, Patsy Cline and Johnny
Cash would all be near the top of any list. Each broke barriers and changed country music and popular culture forever. Sweet
Dreams & Honky Tonks is a new revue that presents the best loved songs of these classic artists along with stories of their colorful
lives and careers.
Lakewood Heights
Professional Building
Bonner Eye Clinic  Itasca Surgical Clinic
Lakewoods Surgery Center  Meridian Medical Clinic
Radtke Physical Therapy
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A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
Wednesday
November 26, 2014• 7:30p
Tickets: Ad $32, Sen $29, Stu $16
When Charles Dickens wrote his “ghostly little tale” in 1843, he
couldn’t know that A Christmas Carol was destined to become one
of the most beloved holiday traditions of all time. The Nebraska
Theatre Caravan has been touring Charles Jones’ delightful
adaptation of A Christmas Carol since 1979, weaving traditional
Christmas carols throughout the narrative
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The Nutcracker
John Berry
John Berry
Friday
December 5, 2014 • 7:30p
Tickets: $25
Reif Dance Presents: The Nutcracker
Friday, Saturday • 7:00p | Sunday • 2:00p
December 12, 13, 14, 2014
Tickets: Ad $16, Sen $14, Stu $8
Mention his name to just about any country music lover and the response will likely be, “What an awesome vocalist!” Between
1979 and 1990, John recorded and marketed six albums on his own Clear Sky Records label. Those early discs and John Berry’s
strong regional popularity attracted him attention on Music Row. Capitol Records signed him in 1992 and it was there that he had
a string of hits, including Your Love Amazes Me, Standing on the Edge of Goodbye, I Think About It All The Time, Change My Mind,
If I Had Any Pride Left At All, Kiss Me In The Car, What’s In It For Me, and You and Only You. But it was his stunning performance of
the title track of the 1995 CD O Holy Night that led to his most enduring legacy. John Berry began doing a Christmas tour in 1996
and this year will mark his 18th consecutive Christmas concert series.
Enchanting audiences with its passionate music, beautiful costumes and elegant choreography, The Nutcracker Ballet has become
a mainstay of the Reif Center’s holiday line-up. Brought to life by our superb Reif dancers, we journey to the whimsical and wintery
Land of Sweets, where we are greeted by a host of delectable characters. Experience the magic of this heartwarming and beautiful
tradition!
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Rock & Roll Xmas Spectacular
Collin Raye
Michel Lauziére
April Verch
Rock & Roll Xmas Spectacular
Friday
December 19, 2014 • 7:30p
Tickets: Ad $25, Sen $23, Stu $13
Michel Lauzière
Thursday
January 1, 2015 • noon & 3:00p
Tickets: $1
Collin Raye
Saturday
January 10, 2015• 7:30p
Tickets: $28
April Verch
Tuesday
January 13, 2015 • 7:30p
Tickets: $20
Rock & Roll Xmas Spectacular is a Las Vegas-caliber, multimedia, full-production show that mixes an 8-piece band with music,
comedy, parodies and even a game show! Join an all-star cast of musicians as they rock their way through timeless holiday
classics and bring new takes on hit songs you didn’t even know were holiday classics. Nothing will get you into the holiday spirit
better than the Rock & Roll Xmas Spectacular!
How can one best define Michel Lauzière? He’s a combination of inventor, acrobat, comedian and musician rolled into one
charismatic “Master of Unusual Comedy.” From entering his famous huge balloon to playing classical music with his unique
horn suit, or playing popular themes with water guns, dishes or absolutely anything he can find, Michel Lauzière reveals some
of the most original and unique sight gags ever performed. Artist of universal appeal, Lauzière is one of the few comedianperformers who can charm and entertain audiences of all social backgrounds, all ages, and all cultures.
Country artist, Collin Raye, is nothing if not passionate. One of the true hit makers of the 1990s, Collin continues to create
soulful, heartfelt material with the honesty and richness that is signature to his vocals alone. With 24 Top Ten records, 16
Number 1 hits, and having been a 10-time Male Vocalist of the Year nominee (5 CMA and 5 ACM), this truly electrifying
performer of his era remains one of the great voices of our time. His soulful delivery has set country standards in such searing
ballads as Love, Me, In This Life, Not That Different”and If I Were You. Always an energizing showman, he has also blazed
through such vivid rockers as My Kind of Girl, That’s My Story, I Can Still Feel You and I Want You Bad.
April Verch has never sounded more comfortable in her skin than she does now, in the second decade of her career as an
internationally touring Canadian fiddler, step dancer and singer-songwriter. Now, with the release of her ninth album, Bright
Like Gold, Verch has fleshed out her identity as a folk musician and transitioned from prodigy to enduring artist with grace
and grit to spare. Among her many honors, Verch was the first woman to win both the Canadian Open Old Time Fiddle
Championship and Canadian Grand Masters Fiddling Competition. She also represented Canada in the Opening Ceremonies at
the 2010 Olympic Winter Games.
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Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story
Yesterday
Super Scientific Circus
Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story
Thursday
January 15, 2015 • 7:30p
Tickets: Ad $30, Sen $27, Stu $15
Now in its 25th amazing year, the World’s Most Successful Rock ‘n Roll Musical continues to thrill audiences on tour in the
U.K. and around the world. Viewed by more than 20 million people over 20,000 performances worldwide, Buddy opened in
London’s West End in 1989, and has been seen on Broadway, throughout Canada, the U.S., Australia, New Zealand, Japan,
Germany, Scandinavia, South Africa, the Netherlands and Singapore; wining numerous awards along the way. Buddy tells the
story of Buddy Holly through his short yet spectacular career, and features the classic songs, Peggy Sue, That’ll Be The Day, Not
Fade Away, Oh Boy, Ritchie Valens’ La Bamba, The Big Bopper’s Chantilly Lace and many more!
This presentation is supported by the Arts
Midwest Touring Fund, a program of Arts
Midwest that is funded by the National
Endowment for the Arts, with additional
contributions from the Minnesota State
Arts Board and General Mills Foundation.
Yesterday: Beatles Tribute
Saturday
January 24, 2015 • 7:30p
Tickets: $25
Super Scientific Circus
Friday
January 30, 2015• 7:00p
Tickets: Ad $18, Sen $16, Stu $9
Expertly depicting all eras of Beatles music, members of Yesterday’s band and touring cast are among the top artists in today’s
Beatle Tribute world. They have toured the U.S., Japan, Canada, the Philippines, Hong Kong, the Bahamas and U.S. military
bases throughout the World. Yesterday has been in Rolling Stone, and made appearances on NBC, CBS, ABC, Dick Clark’s Your
Big Break and Ed McMahon’s Star Search.
Super Scientific Circus, starring Mr. Fish and Trent the Mime, proves that science can be fun and funny. Alternately assisted
and foiled by the comedic antics of Trent the Mime, Mr. Fish uses amazing circus skills involving boomerangs, bubbles, beach
balls, and magic to introduce the principles of friction, inertia, centripetal force, aerodynamics, sonic booms, air pressure, and
ultraviolet light.
free student with each paid adult or senior
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Kathy Mattea
Kathy Mattea
Friday
February 6, 2015• 7:30p
Tickets: $28
Kathy Mattea, whose music combines elements of Folk, Bluegrass
and Gospel, is one of country music’s most respected artists. She
has charted 16 top hits with four reaching number one: Eighteen
Wheels and a Dozen Roses, Goin’ Gone, Burnin’ Old Memories, and
Come From the Heart. Mattea is a two-time Grammy Award winner,
has won four Country Music Awards including two for Female
Vocalist of the Year, and four Academy of Country Music Awards,
including Top Female Vocalist and Song of the Year.
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Click, Clack, Moo
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Wednesday
February 25, 2015 • 7:30p
Tickets: Ad $29, Sen $26, Stu $14
Click, Clack, Moo
Friday
February 27, 2015 • 7:00p
Tickets: Ad $18, Sen $16, Stu $9
free student with each paid adult or senior
Celebrating over fifty years of joyous and uplifting a cappella music, Ladysmith Black Mambazo returns to the Reif stage to
share the intricate rhythms and harmonies of their native South Africa. Named “South African Cultural Ambassadors to the
World” by Nelson Mandela, this group has created a musical and spiritual message that has touched a worldwide audience.
They have earned four Grammy Awards, with many more nominations, including an Academy and Tony Award nomination.
Ladysmith Black Mambazo has recorded with such notable artists as Paul Simon, Stevie Wonder, Dolly Parton, Josh Groban,
Melissa Etheridge, and more.
“Cows that type? Hens on strike! Whoever heard of such a thing!,” Farmer Brown cries.
When his granddaughter Jenny comes for a visit, Farmer Brown declares the farm a “tech-free zone.” He confiscates her laptop,
hiding it in a cold barn along with some shivering cows who use it to type messages requesting blankets. When Farmer Brown
ignores their demands, the cows go on strike and the chickens join them in solidarity. No blankets equals
no milk and no eggs! Will Farmer Brown give in to the animals’ demands? Will Jenny get her computer
back? Find out in this hilariously “mooooo-ving” new musical about negotiation and compromise, based
on the Caldecott Honor Book by Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin.
Recommended for Grades K-4
Produced by Theatreworks USA, New York, NY
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Company Show and Dancing With Our Stars
Kingston Trio
The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley
The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley
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Reif Dance Company Show &
8th Annual Dancing with Our Stars
Friday, Saturday
March 6 & 7, 2015 • 7:30p
Tickets: Ad $16, Sen $14, Stu $8
Some of the best talent in the region trains right here at the Reif Center. Our Reif Dance Company will astound you with their
poise, athleticism and depth — setting a new high standard for student performance. Two nights of performance include a
diverse presentation of classical and contemporary ballet, modern and tap dance numbers, with special featurettes each
evening.
Featurette: Friday, March 6:
Our Reif Dance Company and Junior Company perform an original work by notable choreographer, James Sewell, titled DooBe-Doo. Premiered in 1994, Doo-Be-Doo is a series of ten playful dances set to the music of J.S. Bach and W.A. Mozart.
Featurette: Saturday, March 7
2015 marks our 8th annual Dancing With Our Stars competition, in which local business celebrities are matched with Reif
Dance students vying for ballroom dancing distinction. Past winners have included such notable figures as Itasca County
Sheriff, Victor Williams; Grand Rapids Police Chief, Jim Denny; and COO of Magnetation, Matt Lehtinen. The final winner will
be selected by an audience vote.
Kingston Trio
Sunday
March 8, 2015 • 7:30p
Tickets: Ad $29, Sen $26, Stu $14
The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley
Friday
March 13, 2015 • 7:00p
Tickets: Ad $18, Sen $16, Stu $9
free student with each paid adult or senior
In 1957, the Kingston Trio emerged from San Francisco’s North Beach club scene to take the country by storm, bringing the
rich tradition of American folk music into the mainstream for the first time. During the late 50s and early 60s, the Trio enjoyed
unprecedented record sales and worldwide fame, while influencing the musical tastes of a generation. Through changing
times, the Trio has played on, remaining popular for a simple reason: great songs that sound as good today as the first time you
heard them. And 56 years after Tom Dooley shot to the top of the charts, the Trio is still on the road thirty weeks a year, bringing
back all the great memories and making new ones.
Stanley Lambchop is just like everyone else. That’s the problem. For Stanley, life is TOO normal. He wants to travel the world, do
something amazing, something no one’s ever seen before. Careful what you wish for, Stanley! One night, the bulletin board on
the wall above Stanley’s bed comes loose and falls - right on top of Stanley! The next morning, Stanley Lambchop wakes up flat.
Not just a little flat...really, REALLY flat! In a whirlwind musical travelogue, Stanley - the ultimate exchange student - explores
the globe and learns that heroes come in all shapes and sizes.
Recommended for Grades K - 4
Produced by Dallas Children’s Theater Company, Dallas, TX
Based on the book Flat Stanley by Jeff Brown - Celebrating 50 years!
Book by Timothy Allen McDonald |Lyrics by Timothy Allen McDonald, Jonathan K. Waller
Music by David Weinstein, Jonathan K. Waller, Timothy Allen McDonald and Stephen Gabriel
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Simply Diamond
Simply Diamond
Saturday
March 14, 2015• 7:30p
Tickets: $25
Singled out by bandleader, Paul Shaffer of The Late Show
with David Letterman, as the best of the best among Neil
Diamond tribute shows, Simply Diamond is as authentic as
it gets. Impersonator, Brian La Blanc, brings more than just
Neil’s famous sequined shirts to the stage. His presentation
of all Neil’s popular songs will blow you away! Le Blanc is
proud of the great attention to detail which he and his band
members use in giving Neil Diamond’s music new life.
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Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver
Zodiac Trio
Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver
Saturday
March 21, 2015 • 7:30p
Tickets: $25
Zodiac Trio
Sunday
March 22, 2015 • 2:00p
Tickets: Ad $20, Sen $18, Stu $10
Legendary in the Bluegrass genre and called a “mandolin virtuoso” with “perfectly silken harmony” Doyle Lawson together
with his band, Quicksilver, have recorded 40 albums and earned multiple Grammy, Dove, ICM, IBMA and SPBGMA Award
nominations. They are seven-time winners of IBMA’s Vocal Group of the Year. Lawson is reigning SPBGMA Mandolin Player of
the Year, and Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver are the reigning Inspirational Country Music Association (ICM) Vocal Group of the
Year, crowned in October 2012, on the heels of Lawson’s induction into the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame that
September.
The Zodiac Trio enjoys an international concert schedule that spans three continents and presents an eclectic repertoire that
mixes contemporary with the traditional. Formed in 2006 at Manhattan School of Music, the trio earned the great honor of
becoming the first American group, and the only ensemble with a wind instrument, to enter the esteemed Ysaÿe
Quartet Chamber Music program at the Paris Superior Conservatory. In its relatively short history, the Zodiac Trio
has managed to achieve a level of recognition on the international chamber music stage, rarely bestowed upon an
ensemble of such untraditional instrumentation.
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The Master Builder
Reif Dance Spring Show
The Adventures of Robin Hood
Guy Noir: The Ballet
The Master Builder
Tuesday
March 31, 2015 • 7:30p
Tickets: Ad $20, Sen $18, Stu $10
As the Reif prepares to break ground for renovation, the Commonweal Theatre of Lanesboro, Minn., one of the nation’s best
interpreters of Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen, presents a fitting finale: Ibsen’s The Master Builder. First published in 1892,
The Master Builder is about architect Halvard Solness, who despite personal tragedy (including the death of his two sons) has
risen to the top of his profession. With the entrance of Hilda Wangel, a young woman whom he met as a child ten years ago,
his life acquires a new focal point, one that will mean the end of him.
This activity is made
possible by the voters
of minnesota through a
grant from the Minnesota
State Arts Board, thanks to
a legislative appropriation
from the Arts and Cultural
Heritage Fund.
The Adventures of Robin Hood
Friday
April 24, 2015 • 7:00p
Tickets: Ad $18, Sen $16, Stu $9
free student with each paid adult or senior
Venue: Greenway Auditorium, Coleraine
Guy Noir: The Ballet
Friday
May 8, 2015 • 7:30p
Tickets: Ad $20, Sen $18, Stu $10
Venue: Edge Center for the Arts, Bigfork
Reif Dance Spring Show
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
June 5, 6, 2015 • 7:00p | June 7, 2015 • 2:00p
Tickets: Ad $13, Sen $11, Stu $7
Venue: Greenway Auditorium, Coleraine
In a forest somewhere near you, there is a band of brothers seeking to rid the land of evil and return hope to the poorly treated.
They are lean, mean, trained justice fighting machines. Armed with whatever comes their way, nothing is as it seems in this
Sherwood Forrest, but one thing is for sure . . . no rogue is safe!
Join internationally acclaimed Visible Fictions for a silly and unexpected take on the classic Robin Hood. Come prepared to
unleash your imagination as two actors, and a surprising stash of props, take on a multitude of characters. (Look out rich folks,
your piggy banks may never be safe again!)
Recommended for Grade 3 and up
Produced by Visible Fictions, Glasgow, Scotland
Known for their creative, visionary and contemporary take on a classical art form, the James Sewell Ballet (JSB) delivers
another highly-appealing performance — Guy Noir: The Ballet. Inspired by the segment on Garrison Keillor’s A Prairie Home
Companion, the neo-story ballet has garnered national appeal as one of JSB’s most entertaining works. It has been applauded
for its spectacle of characters, costumes and music; and it features narrations by Keillor himself, as well as music by A Prairie
Home Companions’ Rich Dworsky and The Guy’s All-Star Shoe Band. The familiarity of the Guy Noir: Private Eye character is
certain to make this ballet resonate with Greater Minnesota audiences.
Appropriate for all ages
This activity is made
possible by the voters
of minnesota through a
grant from the Minnesota
State Arts Board, thanks to
a legislative appropriation
from the Arts and Cultural
Heritage Fund.
Reif Dance celebrates the end of another successful class year with their annual Spring Show. Ballet, Jazz, Tap and Modern
students, young and old, come together for this story-themed production. With past performance titles such as Alice in
Wonderland, The Wizard of Oz, and Little Red Riding Hood and the Storybook Mysteries, you can understand why Reif Dance’s
family-friendly productions are a delight to audiences. Always a mix of fabulous costumes, great music and exceptional talent—
we couldn’t imagine a better season finale than our Reif Dance Spring Show!
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thank you...
A special THANKS! to all of our supporters. Without their contributions, this fantastic 2014-15 Season wouldn’t be possible.
This activity is made
possible by the voters
of minnesota through a
grant from the Minnesota
State Arts Board, thanks to
a legislative appropriation
from the Arts and Cultural
Heritage Fund.
The Adventures of Robin Hood
James Sewell Ballet
house/general ticket info.
General Ticket Information
Tickets may be purchased at the Reif Center Box Office, 720 NW Conifer Drive,
Grand Rapids, Minn., 55744, between 8:30am and 5pm, Monday through Friday.
Tickets are also available at Reed Drug, 417 NW First Avenue, Grand Rapids,
Minn., 55744. Orders must be paid at time of purchase. All ticket prices include a
$1 facility fee.
Phone orders can be placed through the Reif Center Box Office at 218-327-5780,
during regular business hours and will be assessed a $2 handling fee. MasterCard
and VISA are accepted.
Online Ticket Information
Reif Center tickets are available online at www.reifcenter.org. All online tickets
are subject to a $3 processing fee.
Delayed Payment Plan
Season or Series subscribers have the option to delay partial payment on ticket
orders. For a $5 fee, divide your ticket order into three convenient payments. The
first 1/3 will be billed upon ordering. The final two payments will be assessed on
November 1, 2014, and February 1, 2015. [Includes Your Series subscribers].
Group Discounts
The Reif Center offers ticketing discounts to groups of 10 or larger: a 10 percent
discount for groups of 10 or more, and 20 percent for groups of 25 or more.
Refunds
Sorry, there are no refunds. Patrons who cannot attend a performance may return
tickets to the Reif Center Box Office in exchange for a charitable donation receipt.
House Guidelines
The House will open 30 minutes before the curtain with the approval of the
performers. Latecomers will be seated at the discretion of the management.
Cameras, recording devices, pagers, and cellular phones are prohibited in all
performance areas. Smoking and alcohol are strictly forbidden on the premises.
Food and beverages are not allowed in the auditorium. Regardless of age, a seat
must be purchased for everyone attending an event.
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LODGING DISCOUNTS
Why not make your visit to the
Reif Center an overnight getaway!
Our lodging partners offer
overnight and weekend packages,
which include performance
tickets.
For more information, go to
visitgrandrapids.com
and look for the Hot
Deals tab in the upper
right corner. Then select
Theater Packages.
Super 8 Seats
Super 8 seats are
available for all Reif
performances. Seats are
limited and cost only
$9 each! These tickets
become available on
Monday, August 4,
2014 on a first-come,
first-serve basis. Tickets
are made available through the
generous underwriting of Super 8
Motel in Grand Rapids.
Super 8 Seats: Row X all sections
Row A right and left sections
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$34
$32
$30
$20
$116
$99
$20
$1
$20
$41
$30
$31
$29
$27
$18
$105
$95
$18
$1
$18
$37
$27
$25
$18
$23
$23
$26
$26
$141
$120
sen
stu
$17
$16
$15
$10
$58
$50
$10
$1
$10
$21
$15
$14
$10
$13
$13
$14
$14
$78
$67
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stan plan [40 events @ $15 per ticket]
Liberty Gospel Quartet
Reif Center’s Top 10 Talent Search
Living Roots of Music
Great Northern Union
Run Boy Run
Hotel California: A Tribute to the Eagles
The Accidental Hero [vEtERAnS FREE ]
Sweet Dreams & Honky Tonks
John Berry
Michel Lauzière
Collin Raye
April Verch
Yesterday: Beatles Tribute
Kathy Mattea
Simply Diamond: Neil Diamond Tribute
Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver
total season cost
BOnuS EVEntS
Stuart Pimsler Dance & Theater
Reif Dance: The Nutcracker
Reif Dance: Company Show
James Sewell Ballet: Guy Noir
Reif Dance: Spring Show
danCE EVEntS
David Gonzalez’s The Frog Bride
Curious George
Super Scientific Circus
Click, Clack, Moo
The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley
The Adventures of Robin Hood
$14
$14
$14
$18
$11
$16
$16
$16
$16
$16
$16
$8
$8
$8
$10
$7
$9
$9
$9
$9
$9
$9
$15
$15
$20
$20
$28
$20
$24
$25
$1
$28
$20
$25
$28
$25
$25
$820
$600
$15
$15
$20
$20
$28
$20
$24
$25
$1
$28
$20
$25
$28
$25
$25
$15
$15
$10
$20
$28
$20
$24
$25
$1
$28
$20
$25
$28
$25
$25
free will offering at the door
$16
$16
$16
$20
$13
$18
$18
$18
$18
$18
$18
FaMILY EVEntS [1 S t u t i c k E t F R E E w i t h E A c h P d A d o R S R t i c k E t ! ] add’L Stu
Total
or Full Series Price [15% diScount ]
Camelot
A Christmas Carol
Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story
The Master Builder
tHEatER SERIES
Total
or Full Series Price [25% diScount ]
Andreas Klein
Concordia Orchestra
Zodiac Trio
ARtiSt SERiES
Total
or Full Series Price [15% diScount ]
ad
$27
$20
$25
$25
$29
$29
$155
$132
REIF SIgnatuRE SERIES
KISS IT [KISS Tribute]
Mason Jennings
Steerage Song
Rock & Roll Xmas Spectacular
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Kingston Trio
ticket prices
NOTE: Ticket prices include $1 facility fee. Super 8 Seats are limited by available for all performances for $9.
Visit www.reifcenter.org to view seating availability for specific performances.
STAN PLAN: purchase a ticket for ALL 40 performances for just $600 [or only $15 per ticket]!
YOUR SERIES: purchase tickets for 3 or more performances and save 10%!
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design/layout by dawn renee
Reif Center, Inc.
Myles Reif Performing Arts Center
720 NW Conifer Drive
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
mark the date
August 4
all tickets on sale!
Kathy Mattea
If you would like a
promotional DVD with video
clips from each performance,
please contact the Reif
Center box office in person
or by phone [218] 327-5780.
visit our web site at www.reifcenter.org for more information about all of the amazing performances in our
2014-2015
season!!